Apply or Renew — Military Benefits
Initial Application Benefits
Temporary License — Pharmacist Only
An eligible military service member, military veteran, or military spouse may apply for a six-month temporary pharmacist license by reciprocity as outlined by Board rules 283.12 and 297.10.
Notify the Board if you would like to apply for a temporary pharmacist license: grades@pharmacy.texas.gov
Alternative Registration Procedure — Pharmacy Technician Only
An eligible military service member, military veteran, or military spouse may apply for a non-renewable pharmacy technician trainee registration or for a pharmacy technician registration, depending on the applicant's status, as outlined by Board rule 297.10.
Notify the Board if you would like to apply for a pharmacy technician registration via alternative registration procedure: tech@pharmacy.texas.gov
Expedited License or Registration
An eligible military service member, military veteran, or military spouse may apply for an expedited pharmacist license or pharmacy technician registration by reciprocity as outlined by Board rules 283.12 and 297.10.
Notify the Board if you would like to apply for an expedited pharmacist license: grades@pharmacy.texas.gov
Notify the Board if you would like to apply for an expedited pharmacy technician registration: tech@pharmacy.texas.gov
Interim License or Registration for Military Spouse
An eligible military spouse licensed or registered in another state may apply for a non-renewable three-year interim pharmacist license or pharmacy technician registration as outlined by Board rules 283.12 and 297.10. See the application for detailed requirements and instructions:
Pharmacist - Interim License for Military Spouses Application
Notify the Board that you are submitting the interim pharmacist license military application: grades@pharmacy.texas.gov
Pharmacy Technician - Interim Registration for Military Spouses Application
Notify the Board that you are submitting the interim pharmacy technician registration military application: tech@pharmacy.texas.gov
Renewal Benefits
License or Registration Renewal
A military service member who holds a pharmacist license or pharmacy technician military registration is entitiled to certain benefits as outlined by Board rules 283.12 and 297.10.
Inactive Status — Pharmacist Only
A military service member who holds a pharmacist license and who is not engaged in the practice of pharmacy in Texas may place their license on inactive status and is eligble for certain benefits pertaining to inactive status as outlined by Board rule 283.12.
More Information
Pharmacist Renewal Options - Military Affiliation
For a detailed look at pharmacist renewal options, see this chart.
